Sicarus' Rest

Sicarus' Rest, named after the infamous Aedari Sicarus, is located on the north western coast of the Kingdom of Lyria.

History
In 139 BS, the continents were being cleansed by Aedari Sicarus, a lich that commanded a horde of undead. He believed that the elves were an abomination on the world that sought to eradicate their race. Sweeping across the world, he almost succeeded in his attempt to do so however he was eventually defeated in 0 AS by a group of adventuring heroes that banded together from all across the world. Little is known as what transpired as no survivors are recorded, but the fact remains that Aedari Sicarus was never seen since then. It is believed by historians that where Sicarus' Rest is founded is the location of the body of the ancient lich, Aedari Sicarus.

In the early 400s, refugees settled here after the Sacking of the North seeking a place far away from their turmoils. They found a cragged landscape with nothing living here, however the reason they settled is the abundance of ancient artifacts found in the area. They were sold in great numbers, allowing the town to built a sizable and wealthy port in the Bay of Bahari.

Geography
The area around the city is a decrepit place. Nothing really grows here and anything that once did is now dead and petrified. It is a cursed land, filled with fog and howls of monsters. The rocky ground and muddy roads give little desire for would be travelers to visit here. However it is an ideal place for factories to be built, and several have popped up.

Government
The city is lead by a Baron, often one that is the owner of the most profitable factory. They buy their way into office, offering vasts amount of gold to the current Baron to step down so they may take office. This has lead to a city of crime, however with the Baron's hiding criminal actions it is difficult for the Order of the Black Rose to hunt them down.

Society
Most citizens are found in their homes during the night, even taverns leave their doors locked at night. Anyone arriving after dusk is often left to their own devices to find a place to sleep. People here tend to be pale and dour due to the lack of sunlight here. Dwellings arent well taken care of and often seen in disrepair. Children are often put into labor in the factories so they can make a living and eat.

Trade
The city is more of a way station than a place to trade. The port is only used so that merchants can offload their cargo and send it toward Lyria. People making a living through scavenging the land and working in the factories.